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The Baby Boom generation (between 51-70 y.o.) is using more alcohol, more frequently than the previous generations of older adults. What does this mean for their health? Watch our video on Alcohol and Healthy Aging: Current Research and Future Directions buff.ly/427L6Ma

Studies show that women start having alcohol-related problems sooner and at lower drinking amounts than men. Watch to learn more: #WomensHealthMonth

We invited healthcare professionals to share how they use this fantastic new resource in their practice and how it can inform the care we provide for those facing alcohol-related problems. 📢Join us tomorrow from 1 pm – 2:30 pm ET! Register: zoom.us/webinar/regist… #Recovery

We can overcome barriers to care for patients with alcohol problems with the help of a new, evidence-based resource on alcohol developed by @NIAAAnews. Join us for an overview of this fantastic resource on Wednesday, March 8 at 1pm ET! Register: zoom.us/webinar/regist…

What are the treatment options for #AlcoholUseDisorder? Watch the Short Takes video to learn more: #NIAAA

🔜Coming up next month! GIM's @HelenJack18 will be part of this NIAAA webinar for healthcare professionals!⬇️⬇️

The NIAAA Healthcare Professional’s Core Resource provides medical & behavioral health professionals with evidence-based information to overcome barriers to care for patients with alcohol problems. Join us for an overview of this new resource! Register: zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Learn about an opportunity @MizzouPsych this summer for undergrads interested in careers in #alcohol research. Apply by 2/19. Visit: fal.cn/3vL2k #NIAAATraining @Mizzou

Dr. George F. Koob discussed alcohol's impact on women's health. Over time, “it takes less alcohol for women to suffer from alcohol induced liver inflammation, cardiovascular disease, memory blackouts, hangovers, and certain cancers, than men. Read more: ow.ly/sCv350MuW5l

The brain's adaptability, or plasticity, is central to the development of addiction, to the effectiveness of evidence-based treatments, & the neurological & psychological improvements in recovery See the Healthcare Professional's Core Resource on Alcohol bit.ly/3IYWTpi

NIAAA Director Dr. George F. Koob and other experts discussed #DryJanuary - read more: ow.ly/3cOh50Mw6Nw

Thank you for shining light on the important @NIAAAnews work and research on alcohol use, Dr. Drew! #SoberOctober

@drdrew Thank you, Dr. Drew, for bringing attention to the potential benefits of rethinking one's relationship with alcohol!

Registration for the 2022 National Conference on Alcohol and Other Substance Use in Women and Girls closes on October 19. This event is free to all! Register to attend: bit.ly/NIAAAconference

How much money do you spend on alcohol in one week, month, or year? The costs can add up quickly! Visit the #RethinkingDrinking Alcohol Spending Calculator to see how much money you are spending on alcohol: ow.ly/1sxo50L7Xzr

NIAAAnews: RT @FriendsofNIAAA: 📢 Two weeks left to register! Participate in #SoberOctober and celebrate #recovery by tuning in to the important conversations taking place at this national conference, including new research and strategies. Friendl… twitter.com/NIAAAnews/stat…

📢 Two weeks left to register! Participate in #SoberOctober and celebrate #recovery by tuning in to the important conversations taking place at this national conference, including new research and strategies. Friendly reminder this is free of charge and open to the public!

On October 20-21 join us for the virtual National Conference on Alcohol and Other Substance Use Among Women and Girls. Register today: fal.cn/3svrm

Dr. Aaron White, senior scientific adviser to the NIAAA Director, spoke with CNN for a feature on #SoberOctober - see cnn.it/3ymIkWj

How do you know if alcohol has become a problem for you? Why are many people joining #SoberCurious movements like #DryJanuary or #SoberOctober? NIAAA Director Dr. George F. Koob & other experts discuss alcohol research in @NIH News in Health: newsinhealth.nih.gov/2022/10/how-ma…